I’m going to start this blog post on a soap box: Technology. Grumble, grumble. Yes, I’ve studied tech. I’ve enjoyed tech. My alma mater literally has “Technology” in the name (Shout out to RIT!) But, here’s the thing, sometimes I think the industry has done us dirty. They’ve put an…
Looking For an Easy Photo Storage Solution?
If there’s one thing I hope every family does with their photographs, it’s create a backup copy. Whether that means scanning prints, saving digital files to an external drive, or using cloud storage, having a second copy of your memories is one of the most important steps you can take…
Every Picture Person, this is our time.
The world needs your creativity more than ever right now. Lately I’ve found myself wondering how there can be so much content in the world and yet so little that actually moves me. We are surrounded by information every minute of every day. More photos, more videos, more opinions, more…
The Photo Gadget I’m Obsessed With
I have a love hate relationship with the fact that we can take endless amounts of photos these days. My picture person heart loves that I can quickly and easily grab as many pictures as I would like… My disdain for mundane tasks does not enjoy the constant thought we…
Great Photo Voyage 2027
Why the Great Photo Voyage Is More Than Just a Cruise for Picture People If you aren’t familiar with the Great Photo Voyage yet, here’s the quick version: The Great Photo Voyage is a relaxed, community-focused photography cruise created for people who love pictures, memory keeping, storytelling, and documenting life….
5 Simple Ways to Take Better Photos With Your Phone
We talk a lot here about organizing and protecting your photos and that’s incredibly important. But as someone who has spent the last 30+ years behind a camera, there’s another side to this conversation. If the photo is better in the first place…it becomes a memory you’ll treasure even more….
The Photo Managers
Next month, I’ll be heading to Boston to speak at the annual conference for The Photo Managers and I’m genuinely excited to finally meet so many of their members in person. Over the years, I’ve connected with quite a few of them online and through social media. And if there’s…
Should You Print Photos at Home? Pros & Cons Every Picture Person Should Know
If you’re a Picture Person, chances are you’ve thought about buying a photo printer for your home. After all… You already have the photos. You already have the memories. Wouldn’t it be easier to just print them yourself? Honestly? Sometimes yes. But sometimes… absolutely not. Let me explain. On the…
Photomyne – Tips for Success
If you grew up in the era of envelopes from the photo lab (which is a lot of the Picture People in our community), there’s a good chance you still have boxes of prints tucked away somewhere: closets, drawers, maybe even a shoebox you’ve been meaning to deal with for…
How to Finally Make Time for Your Photo Project (Even When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Any)
If you’re like most of the picture people I’ve met over the years, you’re situation probably isn’t unusual. You have boxes and albums that haven’t been opened in years. You have the envelopes from the one-hour photo place. The hard drives with cryptic file names. The phone that’s completely full…